AZTECS 2012-2013 Student Planner
Jacinth Cisneros Principal
Administrators Counselors Khevin Devaughn Wendy Duanes AP - Guidance A-Flores
Dr. Rosa Northcott Jackie Herrera AP - Instruction Man-Tang
Dr. Cindy Prentice Ha Lin Matsuo AP – Business & Hui-Mal Activities
John Scanlan Jennifer Moya AP- Student Fong - Huang Services
Elizabeth Sesztak Tao - Z
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Table of Contents
Academics Academic Honesty (Cheating) 17 A-G Courses 12 Grading, Report Cards and Eligibility 10 Four Year Plan 13 Graduation Requirements 11 Testing Schedules 14-16 Activities Associated Student Body (ASB); ASB Cards 23 Officers and Members 24 Class Councils 24 Dances 23 Lockers 9 Athletics Almont League and CIF; Eligibility and Participation; Seasons and Teams 22 Attendance Bell Schedules 5-8 Procedures 1-4 Communications Connect Ed; Daily Bulletin; Bulletin Boards PowerSchool Portal; Web Page 25 Discipline Cheating 17 Dress Code 19 Electronic Devices 20 General; Safety 18 Harassment; Hazing; Pranks; Sexual Harassment; Vandalism/Graffiti 21 Resources & Staff Career Center; Library; Lockers 9 Campus Staff 4 The information printed in this Agenda was accurate at the time of printing. Changes made after printing are not included in the agenda. The school bulletin is updated daily and is considered the most accurate calendar of events. The bulletin is also available online at MKHS.org
ATTENDANCE OFFICE
Office hours 7:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Phone (626) 943-6716
If reporting an absence by phone, please call after 9 a.m.
The Attendance Office is located in the main building. All absences from school, whether for a single period or for several days, are handled through the Attendance Office. Parents or guardians are encouraged to call the office to check on their student's absences or their attendance as a whole, or to view their attendance on Parent Portal of PowerSchool
Students are responsible for knowing the following policies:
RETURNING TO SCHOOL FROM AN ABSENCE
Student absences must be cleared through the Attendance Office by one of the following: 1. A note written in ink by the parent/guardian in English or the parent/guardian's native home language. The note should include the student's legal name, the student's I.D. number, the reason for the absence, and the exact date(s) of absence.
2. A telephone call to the Attendance Office from a parent/guardian to report the student’s absence.
The Attendance Office opens at 7:15 a.m. in the morning for re- admit card distribution for those students absent. Students with Period 5 and Period 6 absences should pick up re-admit cards during passing time or Lunch time. Students should be in the attendance line before the 7:37am warning bell.
“There is always hope…You just have to find it.” – Amy Herrera 1 .Leaving During the School Day Students may not leave school early without parent/guardian notifying the Attendance Office (by written note). If the Attendance Office is not notified in advance, an “Unexcused” may be recorded for an absence. Please make sure all Emergency Contact names on Emergency card are complete and up-to-date.
If the Health Office releases a student from school, the student is required to return the Pink slip (signed by the parent/guardian) to the Attendance Office or it will be “Unexcused”.
Students sent home by the nurse with a circle around "excused as a precautionary measure" on the pink slip, must see the nurse before picking up the re-admit card and reporting to class.
CLEARING ABSENCES WITH EACH TEACHER
1. The student must take the re-admit card to each of the classes he/she attends to clear the period absence with the individual teacher.
2. The student is allowed 72 hours to give the re-admit card to each individual teacher for clearance.
3. All students must make up the class work missed during the absence.
Legal Absences (Ed. Code Section 48205) Students are legally excused from school attendance for reasons such as: illness, medical or dental appointment, four hours of religious retreats per semester/or holiday, funeral of immediate family (limited to one day in state, three days out of state). Other arrangements may be made at the discretion of the principal prior to the absence.
Connect Ed Mark Keppel uses an automated calling machine to inform parents of absences. These calls are made daily as well as on the weekends. The automated calling machine is also used to remind parents of special meetings and activities as well as detention assignments.
“Attitude is a little thing that makes a big difference.” – Winston Churchill 2 PERMIT TO LEAVE SCHOOL GROUNDS
If the procedures listed below are not followed, an “Unexcused” will be recorded.
1. If a student must leave school grounds (without the presence of parent/guardian) for a valid reason, the student MUST SIGN OUT through the Attendance Office with a signed note from the parent/guardian before leaving the school grounds (including those students from a P.E. class or sports). Please do not call or text your child to make arrangements to meet your student. Parents must contact the Attendance Office directly.
2. The note should include the reason, date, and time of leaving. These requests are granted for doctor, dentist, optical or emergency reasons only. The student will take this note to class and show the teacher at the beginning of class. The teacher should allow the student to exit the classroom with a Hall Pass. The Attendance Office will issue an off-campus permit which MUST BE RETURNED for verification (i.e. doctor's stamp, court, etc).
3. The following day after an absence, the student must go to the Attendance office to obtain a re-admit card.
4. Students will not be summoned nor will classrooms be disrupted to remind students of their appointments. To avoid any delays, please make prior arrangements with the student (s). Do not call or text your child.
5. Health Office: If a student becomes ill during the day he/she must request a hall pass from the teacher to go to the Health Office. The parent or guardian will be notified by the Health Office BEFORE a permission slip is given to the student to leave school.
6. Students should not contact parent on their cell phones prior to seeing the Health Office nurse. The electronic device policy applies.
“Kind words do not cost much. Yet they accomplish much.” – Blaise Pascal 3 7. Students must be signed out through the Attendance Office by the parent or guardian before leaving campus. Failure to notify the attendance office before taking a student off campus will result in an “unexcused” absence. Parents/guardians are required to show ID before the student will be released.
CAMPUS RESOURCES AND STAFF ASB Advisor Ms. Leslie Hayashibara Athletic Director Mr. Mark Garcia Attendance Office Mrs. Yvonne Gonzalez Bookroom Clerk Ms. Marlene Miller Cafeteria Manager Mrs. Rose Juarez Campus Supervisor, Head Mr. Ricardo Rodriguez Career Center Mrs. Elvira Minch Enrollment/Registration Ms. Caroline Chan Facilities (Plant Foreman) Mr. Robert Guerra Health Office/Nurse Ms. Sophie Wang Home-School Coordinator Mrs. Lien Luu Home-School Coordinator Ms. Denise Palomares Library Mrs. Cindy Vernon Music Office Ms. Carla Bartlett Psychologist Mrs. Bonita Sharma-Ngan Psychologist Mr. Carlos Rodriguez Records Ms. Maria Barrera ROP Ms. Mady Stevens Student Bank Mrs. Chic Boranian
“I am only one; yet I am one. I cannot do everything but still I can do something.” – Helen Keller 4 Bell Schedules
REGULAR Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 Warning Bell 7:37 Period 1 7:41 - 8:37 56 R Period 2 8:45 - 9:41 56 Period 3 9:49 - 10:45 56 Period 4* 10:53 - 11:51 58 LUNCH 11:51 - 12:29 38 Period 5 12:37 - 1:33 56 Period 6 1:41 - 2:37 56 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
COLLABORATION Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 Warning Bell 7:37 Period 1 7:41 - 8:26 45 C Period 2 8:34 - 9:19 45 Period 3 9:27 - 10:12 45 Period 4* 10:20 - 11:07 47 Period 5 11:15 - 12:00 45 LUNCH 12:00 - 12:38 38 Period 6 12:46 - 1:31 45 MEETING 1:31 2:37 66 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
MINIMUM DAY Schedule Period 6:43 - 7:33 50 Warning Bell 7:37 Period 1 7:41 - 8:20 39 M Period 2 8:28 - 9:07 39 Period 3 9:15 - 9:54 39 Period 4 10:02 - 10:41 39 Period 5 10:49 - 11:28 39 Period 6 11:36 - 12:15 39 Period 7 12:23 - 1:13 50
“Strive to be first; first to nod, first to smile, first to complement, and first to forgive.” –Unknown 5 RALLY SCHEDULE Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 Warning Bell 7:37 Period 1 7:41 8:33 52 F Period 2 8:41 9:33 52 Period 3 9:41 - 10:33 52 Period 4* 10:41 - 11:39 58 RALLY** 11:39 - 12:37 58 Period 5 12:45 - 1:37 52 Period 6 1:45 - 2:37 52 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
ASSEMBLY Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 Warning Bell 7:37 Period 1 7:41 - 8:27 46 A Period 2 8:35 - 9:21 46 Period 3 9:29 - 10:15 46 Period 4A 10:23 - 10:44 21 Period 4B 10:52 - 11:13 21 Period 4C 11:21 - 11:42 21 Period 4D 11:50 - 12:11 21 LUNCH 12:11 - 12:49 38 Period 5 12:57 - 1:43 46 Period 6 1:51 - 2:37 46 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
ACADEMIC PEP RALLY DAY Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 APR 7:41 - 8:46 65 APR Period 1 8:54 - 9:38 44 Period 2 9:46 - 10:30 44 Period 3 10:38 - 11:22 44 LUNCH 11:22 - 12:00 38 Period 4* 12:08 - 12:53 45 Period 5 1:01 - 1:45 44 Period 6 1:53 - 2:37 44 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
“It's what you learn after you already know it all, that counts.” –John Wooden 6
FINAL EXAM DAYS SEM 1 Schedule Periods 1-3-5 7:41 - 9:39 118 Periods 2-4-6 9:47 - 11:45 118 E1 Periods 0-7 11:53 - 1:51 118
FINAL EXAM SEM 2
Schedule Periods 1-4 7:41 - 9:11 90 E2 Periods 2-5 9:19 - 10:49 90 Periods 3-6 10:57 - 12:27 90 LUNCH 12:27 1:05 38
Periods 0-7 1:13 - 2:43 90
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL Schedule Period 0 7:01 - 7:34 33 Period 1 7:41 - 8:16 35 Period 2 8:24 - 8:59 35 L Period 3 9:07 - 9:42 35 Period 4* 9:50 - 10:26 36 Period 5 10:34 - 11:09 35 Period 6 11:17 - 11:52 35 Period 7 12:00 - 12:33 33
KICK OFF Schedule Period 0 Warning Bell 7:37 K1 Period 4 7:41 - 8:02 Session 1 8:10 - 8:58 Session 2 9:06 - 9:54 Session 3 10:02 - 10:50 Session 4 10:58 - 11:46 Period 4* 11:54 - 12:18
“Be a good listener. Your ears will never get you in trouble” – Frank Tyger 7 GRADE CHECK Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 Warning Bell 7:37 Period 1 7:41 - 8:32 51 G Period 2 8:40 - 9:31 51 Period 3 9:39 - 10:30 51 Period 4* 10:38 - 12:01 83 LUNCH 12:01 - 12:39 38 Period 5 12:47 - 1:38 51 Period 6 1:46 - 2:37 51 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
KICK OFF Schedule Period 0 6:43 - 7:33 50 Period 1 7:41 - 8:21 40 Period 2 8:29 - 9:09 40 K2 Period 3 9:17 - 9:57 40 Session 1 10:05 - 10:45 40 Session 2 10:53 - 11:32 40 LUNCH 11:32 - 12:10 38 Period 4* 12:18 - 1:01 43 Period 5 1:09 - 1:49 40 Period 6 1:57 - 2:37 40 Period 7 2:45 - 3:35 50
“Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are endless.” –Mother Theresa 8 Library Services 626-943-6747 7:15am – 3:15pm (Hours subject to change) On meeting and minimum days, closing time varies from 10-15 minutes after 6th period. We are open during lunch. However, food, drinks, gum, and cell phones are not allowed at any time.
There are 13 student computers available to use with Internet, Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint programs. Students must have a current school year picture I.D. to use them. Black and white printing and photocopying can be made for 10 cents per printed side of each page. Tissue, lined paper, plain paper, index cards, and diskettes are sold for a nominal cost.
Students may check-out up to 3 books and/or materials at a time for themselves. Friends may not check-out items for friends! Loan periods are: overnight, 7 days, and 2 weeks. Books checked-out for 2 weeks can be renewed one time. Magazines can be checked-out on an overnight basis. Graphic Novels are for 1 week. Late fees are 10 cents per day for 7 day and 2 week loans. Overnight items are charged at 5 cents per period. Students will be charged for damaged or lost books.
Career Center 626-943-6790 7:30am – 4:00pm The Career Center is located in room A130. We offer a variety of services and information including:
Career interest assessment Job postings College and career counseling Work permits College information Career speakers Scholarship information, applications Private, post-secondary options ROP class information and registration Military information
Student Lockers All students with satisfactory attendance will be issued a locker through the Student Bank.
““You aren't a loser until you quit.” –Unknown
9 Grading, Report Cards The school year is divided into two semesters and four grading periods. Roughly nine weeks long. The grading periods are:
Semester 1 Semester 2 Q1 Aug 21 to Oct 19 Q3 Jan 7 to Mar 15 Q2 Oct 22 to Dec 20 Q4 Mar 25 to May 31
Report cards are distributed approximately two weeks after these dates. Parents and students can use PowerSchool to view grades and attendance at any time on the Internet. Parents and students have different logon names. Parents can contact the Office of Instruction to obtain their sign-in information.
Eligibility Eligibility to participate in sports and other co- and extra-curricular activities is determined each grading period. The official and only determination of eligibility is established by a special report on the following Mondays:
October 22 March 25 January 7 June 3
Coaches, counselors and administrators are given copies of the eligibility list for review. A student is put on probation if the GPA is below 2.0 for the quarter. The following quarter grade will determine if the student is taken off of probation or is put on the ineligibility list.
Some students seem to think that quarter grades “don’t count.” Of course, they “count.” The grades are an indicator of the student’s progress half-way through the semester. They are used to determine eligibility for activities, and they can be used by insurance companies for good student discounts for car insurance.
Chart your GPA here: Q1 ______S1 ______
Q3 ______S2 ______
“Nothing will work unless you do.” –John Wooden
10 GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students must also pass the California Exit Exam
Subject Subject Class of 2011 - 2013
English (EN) 40 credits 30 credits Math (M) Students are required to complete Algebra I and Geometry.
20 credits Science (SC) Life/Biological (10) (SC-L)
Physical/Earth (10) (SC-P) 30 credits World History (10) U.S. History (10) Social Science (SS) American Gov(5) and Economics (5) Physical Education (PE) 20 credits
Fine Arts or Foreign 10 credits Language (FA)
Elective Courses (EL) 70 credits for the class of 2012. With an additional 5 or 10 credits in lieu of repeating a fail in Pathways and/or Health 60 credits beginning with the class of 2013
220 credits for the class of 2012 TOTAL 210 credits beginning with the class of 2013
“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” –Benjamin Franklin 11 California State University http://www.calstate.edu/ University of California http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/
"A-G" Courses required for admission to CSU or UC a l History/Social Science – 2 years required Two years of history/social science, including one year of world history, cultures and geography; and one year of U.S. history or one-half year of U.S. history and one-half year of civics or American government. b l English – 4 years required Four years of college-preparatory English that include frequent and regular writing, and reading of classic and modern literature. No more than one year of ESL-type courses can be used to meet this requirement. c l Mathematics – 3 years required, 4 years recommended Three years of college-preparatory mathematics that include the topics covered in elementary and advanced algebra and two- and three- dimensional geometry. Approved integrated math courses may be used to fulfill part or all of this requirement, as may math courses taken in the seventh and eighth grades that your high school accepts as equivalent to its own math courses. d l Laboratory Science – 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of laboratory science providing fundamental knowledge in at least two of these three foundational subjects: biology, chemistry and physics. Advanced laboratory science classes that have biology, chemistry or physics as prerequisites and offer substantial additional material may be used to fulfill this requirement, as may the final two years of an approved three-year integrated science program that provides rigorous coverage of at least two of the three foundational subjects. e l Language Other than English – 2 years required, 3 years recommended Two years of the same language other than English. Courses should emphasize speaking and understanding, and include instruction in grammar, vocabulary, reading, composition and culture. Courses in languages other than English taken in the seventh and eighth grades may be used to fulfill part of this requirement if your high school accepts them as equivalent to its own courses. f l Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) – 1 year required A single yearlong approved arts course from a single VPA discipline: dance, drama/theater, music or visual art. g l College-Preparatory Electives – 1 year required One year (two semesters), in addition to those required in "a-f" above, chosen from the following areas: visual and performing arts (non- introductory level courses), history, social science, English, advanced mathematics, laboratory science and language other than English (a third year in the language used for the "e" requirement or two years of another language).
“If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”-Fredrick Douglass
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“If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” –Benjamin Franklin
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TESTING SCHEDULES CALIFORNIA HIGH SCHOOL EXIT EXAM (CAHSEE)
All students must pass this exam to earn a diploma.
10th Graders only Tuesday, March 12, 2013 English Wednesday, March 13, 2013 Mathematics
Make-Up for 10th graders absent in March Tuesday, May 7, 2013 English Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Mathematics
11th and 12th Graders who have not already passed the exam Tuesday, October 2, 2012 English Wednesday, October 3, 2012 Mathematics
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 English Wednesday, February 6, 2013 Mathematics
STANDARDIZED TESTING AND REPORTING (STAR) PROGRAM 11th graders will take an English exam in their English class some time in March. This exam is part of the CSU Early Admissions Program (EAP).
Content Standards Tests (CST) are state required tests for all students in grades 9-11. Testing usually occurs in April/May. When CST testing schedule is set, it will be on the school website at: MKHS.org.
FINAL EXAMS
Semester 1 Semester 2 Periods Periods Mon, Dec 17 1-2-7 Tue, May 28 1,2,3,0 Tue, Dec 18 3-4 Wed, May 29 4,5,6,7 Wed, Dec19 5-6-0
“You have to expect things of yourself before you can do them.” – Michael Jordan 14 ACT Testing Dates
Test Date Registration (Late Fee Required) Deadline
September 8, 2012 August 17, 2012 August 24, 2012
October 27, 2012 September 21, 2012 October 5, 2012
December 8, 2012 November 2, 2012 November 16, 2012
February 9, 2013** January 11, 2013 January 18, 2013
April 13, 2013 March 8, 2013 March 22, 2013
June 8, 2013 May 3, 2013 May 17, 2013
SAT & Subject Tests 2012-13 Test Regular Test Dates Registration Deadline (postmarked)
October 6, 2012 SAT & September 7, 2012 Subject Tests
November 3, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests October 4, 2012
December 1, 2012 SAT & Subject Tests November 1, 2012
January 26, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests December 28, 2012
March 9, 2013 SAT only February 8, 2013
May 4, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests April 5, 2013
June 1, 2013 SAT & Subject Tests May 2, 2013
MKHS School Code = 050055
“The more difficult the victory, the greater the happiness in winning.” – Pele 15
ADVANCED PLACEMENT (AP) EXAMINATIONS
Morning 8 AM Afternoon 12 PM Monday, Chemistry Psychology Environmental Sci May 6
Tuesday, Computer Sci A Art History May 7 Spanish Language
Wednesday, Calculus AB Chinese Language and May 8 Calculus BC Culture
Thursday, English Literature Japanese Language and May 9 and Composition Culture
Friday, English Language Statistics May 10 and Composition
Monday, Biology Physics B May 13 Music Theory Physics C: Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism
Tuesday, United States Comparative Government May 14 Government and and Politics Politics French Language
Wednesday, US History European History May 15
Thursday, Macroeconomics Microeconomics May 16 World History
Friday, Human Geography May 17 Spanish Literature
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“Dream lofty dreams. And as you dream, so shall you become.” – James Allen 16
Academic Honesty/Cheating Policy Mark Keppel High School prides itself with students of high academic standards. It is with this pride that we expect students to conduct themselves in the most honorable and ethical way in achieving these high standards. Therefore, we do not condone nor tolerate any student work that is produced by means other than one’s own initiative and effort.
Violations of Academic Integrity includes but not limited to any of the following: . The use of cheat sheets or other unauthorized aides . Roving eyes during testing . Opening books or notes during testing . Talking during testing . Copying each others’ work/disk/flash drive, etc. in any way . Stealing exams, either hard copies or electronic files . Altering a teacher’s grades in any way . Forging transcripts, reports cards, or signature . Plagiarizing papers or projects . Taking exams for someone else . Hiring others to write papers/projects . Submitting and/or altering the work of another as ones’ own . Distributing unauthorized test papers or questions, either in hard copy or via electronic files . Using bribery or blackmail in the pursuit of better grades . Use of an electronic device of any kind in any way to send or receive test information during any testing situation . Violation of testing condition in any way
VIOLATIONS OF ACADEMIC HONESTY 1. will result in automatic suspension and parent conference as well as a zero/F in the assignment or test; 2. will result in a lower citizenship grade, which may affect eligibly and participation in sports, activities, membership in honors organizations, and awards; 3. will be documented in the student’s disciplinary file, which is permanent for the balance of high school;; 4. may negatively impact admission to colleges and universities, the awarding of scholarships or letters of recommendations.
“Do good and care not to whom.” –Italian Proverb
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Safety Procedures If an emergency situation causes the school buildings to become unsafe, students will be kept at a safe location on school grounds. Should the emergency situation take place near the school, but outside of school grounds, students will be kept in class until dismissal time. The principal may determine that it is unsafe to dismiss students at the usual time in which case students will be kept at school until conditions are safe. If your child is not home at the usual time, you or someone you designate on the Emergency Card, may come to the school and your child will be released to you or your designee. The school will notify parents via contact numbers on file in the event of any emergency situations
Mark Keppel High School Discipline Discipline standards are to be followed by all students in order to make school a pleasant and safe learning environment for students and staff. Students who choose to violate school rules will be subject to logical, progressive actions to help them change their behavior. Consequences are fairly and consistently applied according to the circumstances, and previous behavior of the student. Parents are contacted to keep them informed, and to assist in the discipline process, they may be asked to attend class with their child. Students are expected to arrive on time daily at each class, ready with appropriate materials and behavior, to receive instruction. Students shall not loiter or create disturbances on campus before, during or after classes are in session. While on campus, students are expected to respect each other, respect and comply with school personnel and to work cooperatively. Students are to carry their school picture identification with them and to remain in designated areas at all times.
“Excellence is not a singular act but a habit. You are what you do repeatedly.” –Shaquille O’Neal 18
Dress Code All students are expected to comply with the District dress code. Students are subject to disciplinary action for habitual violation of this code: • Gang related clothing is specifically prohibited. • Baggy pants are not permitted on campus. • Clothing shall be appropriate size, not too large or small. • Shorts and skirts no shorter than mid-thigh. • Clothing shall not be revealing. No bare midriff or off-the shoulder tops. • No fishnet or see-thru fabric. • No spaghetti straps (less than 2 inches in width). • No low cut, revealing hip hugger pants. • No exposed under garments. • Appropriate footwear is required at all times. • Shoes should be comfortable and safe and appropriate for physical activities. No open-toed, or backless shoes. • Only school authorized hats, caps and other head coverings may be worn on campus but shall not be worn indoors. • Jewelry must be safe for school activities and not distracting (no sharp, pointed or studded items). • No wallet chains. • Hairstyles that are distracting are not permitted; hair may not be sprayed with any coloring that drips when wet. • Any clothing which disrupts the educational process is prohibited.
Students shall not be allowed to wear buttons, badges, clothing or other insignia which (CEC § 35183): • Are obscene. • Are libelous or slanderous. • Incite students, express or advocate racial, ethnic, sexual or religious prejudice so as to contribute to conflict or the imminent commission of unlawful acts on school premises or the violation of school regulations or the disruption of the orderly operation of the school. • Depict violence and/or cruelty. • Advertise alcohol, tobacco or drugs.
“Our deeds determine us as much as we determine our deeds.” –George Eliot 19
Electronic Devices Alhambra Unified School District Board Policy (BP 5131.10) permits student possession of cell phones and other electronic signaling devices with the permission of the school principal, in accordance with school rules. This policy does not permit possession of radios, tape players, CD players, or other electronic devices without permission of the principal.
Students are permitted to bring cell phones to school only if they “register” the phone with the school, using the District-authorized form. This form is available in the Parent-Student Handbook. It must be signed by parent and student and returned to the Student Services office.
Students are not permitted to use cells phone while on campus, including passing periods and lunch. Of course, students are not allowed to have their phones turned on during class time. The sending or receiving of text messages is not permitted during the school day while on campus.
Students who violate these rules are subject to disciplinary action:
1st offense Item confiscated, warning given Contract signed by parent Item returned at end of school day
2nd offense Item confiscated Item released to Parent/Guardian only
3rd offense Item confiscated for remainder of semester Release to parent/guardian Detention assigned
4th offense Item confiscated for remainder of the year Release to parent/guardian Possible suspension
Cell phones suspected to have been used in the commission of a crime may be turned over to the police as evidence.
“The time is always right to do what is right.” –Martin Luther King, Jr. 20
Hazing Any students engaging in hazing are subject to suspension, expulsion, prosecution for a misdemeanor punishable by a fine between $100 and $500, or imprisonment in county jail up to one year, or both (CEC 32050, 32051) [CEC 48900 (q)].
Harassment No student shall harass, intimidate or threaten another student who is a complaining witness or a witness in a school disciplinary action [(CEC 48900(o)] or intentionally harass, threaten or intimidate student(s) to the extent of disrupting class work, creating a disorder or creating a hostile environment (CEC 48900.4).
Sexual Harassment Mark Keppel High School is committed to maintaining a learning environment that is free of any types of harassment. The unlawful sexual harassment of any student by any student or other person at school or at any school-related activity is prohibited. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal, visual or physical conduct of a sexual nature. Any student who engages in the sexual harassment of anyone at school or a school-related activity shall be subject to disciplinary action.
Vandalism/Graffiti/Malicious Mischief Any person who maliciously defaces, damages, or destroys with paint or any other liquid or etching tool, any real or personal property not his/her own, is guilty of vandalism (PC 594) [CEC 48900 (f)].
School “Pranks” Students who plan or participate in school “pranks” will be subject to disciplinary action and, if in violation of any criminal statutes, may face criminal prosecution under the law.
“Quality means doing it right when no one is looking.” –Henry Ford 21
Athletics
Mark Keppel High School is one of six schools in the Almont League of the Southern Section of California Interscholastic Federation. CIF rules are contained in the “Blue Book.” The League has its own constitution that governs athletics. Rules for eligibility are approved by Board of Education.
The year is divided into three seasons
Fall Winter Spring Sports Sports Sports 8/24 to 11/2 11/19 to 2/8 2/18 to 5/10
Cross Country Wrestling Boys’ Baseball Football Boys' Tennis Boys' Basketball Boys' Volleyball Boys' Water Polo Boys' Soccer Girls’ Softball Girls' Tennis Girls' Basketball Girls' Volleyball Girls' Soccer Coed Badminton Girls' Water Polo Boys and Girls Swimming Boys and Girls Track
Tall Flags, Drill Team and Cheerleading perform all year long.
Athletic Director: Mr. Mark Garcia Room B110
ELIGIBILITY In order to participate in athletics, all students must: 1. Be eligible with grades (a minimum 2.0 GPA) and satisfactory citizenship grades; 2. Have a physical examination; 3. Have health insurance (available for purchase).
“Don't let what you can't do interfere with what you can do.” –John Wooden 22
Associated Student Body (ASB) The ASB organizes, sponsors, and pays for most activities at school. Money raised through the sales of the ASB card ($25) is one source of income which supports the activities of the ASB.
The following are some of the activities supported by the ASB.
Academic Decathlon Students who participate in these All Athletics activities are strongly encouraged Assemblies to buy an ASB card for $25.00. Band These funds help support the Cheerleading ASB/athletic programs and pay for Choir Clubs game officials, printing costs, etc. Dances Students with ASB cards receive Debate discounts at dances, games, and Drama other activities. Drill Team Newspaper Show your Aztec Pride! Buy an Yearbook ASB card.
Dances The ASB sponsors three dances during the year: Homecoming Friday, October 12 Sadie Hawkins Friday, March 15 The Last Dance Friday, May 24
In addition to these exciting events, there are two scheduled formal dances during the year:
Winter Ball Saturday, January 19 Junior-Senior Prom Saturday, May 26
Students must have a 2.0 GPA to be eligible to attend dances. Students must have a minimum of 140 credits to qualify to purchase prom tickets. Student Services can disqualify a student from attending dances for disciplinary reasons.
“Play hard, practice HARDER.” –Chris Kline
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ASB CABINET The following students were elected in May 2012 to serve on the ASB Cabinet as school wide representatives. President Allison Jew Vice President Jessica Tan Secretary Of Clubs Amanda Martinez Commissioner of Pageantry Leilani Choi Secretary Of Cabinet Alicia Liu Sergeant at Arms Alyson Lock Commissioner of Publicity Caroline Darsono Commissioner Boys' Athletics Esequiel Jimenez Commissioner Girls' Athletics Karie Poon Secretary Of Finance Angelo Shimada Historian Samantha Lee Commissioner of Cultural Affairs Tyler Takeshita Speaker Of The House Steven Lopez ASB Advisor: Leslie Hayashibara Room: B112 The Freshman Class Council will be elected Sept 10-13. Insert the names of the representatives below. SENIOR CLASS COUNCIL President Lia Lee Vice President Lindsey Tindage
JUNIOR CLASS COUNCIL President Jaqueline Wong Vice President Kylie Hazehara-Wong
SOPHOMORE CLASS COUNCIL President Tammi Matsukiyo Vice President Desiree Ha
FRESHMAN CLASS COUNCIL President Vice President
“Act as if what you do makes a difference. It does.” –William James 24
COMMUNICATIONS
Student Bulletin A student bulletin is published daily and read during fourth period and posted on bulletin boards in the A, B and C buildings. This bulletin is the most accurate and up-to-date source of information. Some events published in this agenda may have changed since printing in August, 2012.
The bulletin is also posted daily on the school webpage.
Webpage - MKHS.org. Information is updated daily as needed. Get in the habit of looking online for information that you need.
PowerSchool Portal Parents and students can view grades through PowerSchool. An access code is required and can be obtained from the Office of Instruction.
Connect Ed The school also uses an automated phone message system (Connect Ed) to alert students and parents of important information related to upcoming events and special meetings. It will also be used in an emergency to communicate with families. It is important that students keep their phone numbers current. Visit the Guidance Office when a change is needed.
Information Bulletin Boards There are several bulletin boards posted throughout campus with information about a variety of events and activities.
“People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” –Bonnie Jean Wasmund 25
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